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Vanderzwaag Surname Meaning

Dutch (Van der Zwaag): habitational name for someone from a place called Zwaag in the province of North Holland or from any of numerous places in Friesland (and Groningen) with a name composed with zwaag ‘pasture-land’.

This includes various locations such as Beetsterzwaag, Boornzwaag, and Hoornsterzwaag. Each of these places reflects the landscape characterized by pasture-land.

Additionally, other notable areas include Kollumerzwaag, Kortezwaag, and Langezwaag, demonstrating the widespread use of the term in naming regions.

Moreover, there are places like Scheemderzwaag and Snikzwaag, reinforcing the connection between the name and the geographical features of these locations.

The name serves as a reflection of the historical and environmental significance of pasture-land in the areas of North Holland and Friesland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vanderzwaag. 60% of Vanderzwaag men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Vanderzwaag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Vanderzwaag in 1953 was 54, and 89 in 2004.

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